Summer Blueberry Lemon Chicken Salad

09/08/2015

September has arrived, and now that we’re past Labor Day, I’ve put away my white pants and seersucker even though it still feels like summer outside. The approaching fall season has me dreaming of pumpkin everything, warm stews, and boots with scarves. I’ll be sad to say goodbye to the fresh berries and citrus that is at the peak of freshness in the summer months, so I put together a chicken salad that celebrates all those flavors while they last! Great chicken salads have 4 important elements in my opinion:

Creamy

Tangy

Sweet

Crunchy

For the creamy factor, I used challenge compliant mayo, greek yogurt, and creole mustard. I’ve made chicken salad in the past with just greek yogurt, but it was always a little too tangy. I’ve attempted making mayonnaise from scratch and it’s a little tricky to get the right consistency, so I was happy to find this mayo made by the Primal Kitchen. I picked it up at my local Whole Foods and I really like it! The tanginess comes from lemon juice and it’s the perfect addition to thin out the dressing. Blueberries add the perfect pop of sweetness and the celery rounds everything out with a bit of crunch!